Title:  Housekeeper, Heavy Duty

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision perform heavy duty custodial duties such as, but not limited to: High dusting; vacuuming; scrubbing; mopping; disposing of trash; power washing restrooms; stripping, waxing and buff floors; cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, doors, carpet, upholstery;  and cleaning other furnishings.
• Comply with custodial department standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of custodial equipment, and cleaning of equipment.
• Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
• Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
• At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
• Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements.
• Report equipment repair requirements to the custodial supervisor.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Duties may not be exclusively floor/carpet maintenance in nature.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Use of wand extractor, buffer, chariot extractor, chariot vacuum, burnisher, vacuum back pack, and high lift/scissor lift (manual and electric).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires balancing/climbing, bending over, crawling, crouching/stooping, hearing, kneeling, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, talking, turning/twisting walking and repetitive use of hands 51-100% of the time.
• Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 1-25 lbs. 51 to 100% of the time.
• Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 25-50+ lbs. 25 to 50% of the time.
• Solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data and read 51% to 100% of the time.
• Write 1-24% of the time
• The job is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to loud noises and fumes